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Socket size?
« on: 14 June 2011, 20:51:21 »
Hi,
Can someone please confirm the socket size for the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
Thanks,
Mike.
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Re: Socket size?
« Reply #1 on: 14 June 2011, 22:30:30 »
18mm
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Re: Socket size?
« Reply #2 on: 14 June 2011, 22:32:55 »
Mine is 19mm
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Re: Socket size?
« Reply #3 on: 14 June 2011, 22:38:58 »
Depends if the bolt has ever been changed I reckon... I thought it was either 18/19mm, as confirmed by the previous 2 posts ::)
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Re: Socket size?
« Reply #4 on: 14 June 2011, 22:49:47 »
Nope...mine is original and both sides are 18mm,well they were when I replaced both rear shocks few weeks ago.
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Re: Socket size?
« Reply #5 on: 14 June 2011, 23:00:41 »
Deffo not 18/19 as my largest socket (19) is too small.
Have just put adjustable wrench on it and it looks like its a 21. Maintenance guide for rear shocks says it maybe a 22. Needed to be sure as I'll need to buy the socket tomorrow as I'm replacing broken coil spring. It is still the original shock absorber.
Thanks for your replies.
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Re: Socket size?
« Reply #6 on: 15 June 2011, 05:39:25 »
From new miggys were 18mm on all models. Aftermarket (non VX) ones where fitted are usually 19.
While you are changing the spring - I hope that it is both of them it would be wise to replace the shocks too. Like everything else fitted in pairs - they all do the same amount of work over their lifetimes.
I am doing mine today too.
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« Last Edit: 15 June 2011, 05:40:50 by its.ray »
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Re: Socket size?
« Reply #7 on: 15 June 2011, 13:39:07 »
21mm is the size. Shocks are original - I've owned the car from almost new (ex demo) and can still read the GM markings.
Lowered exhaust and diff and old springs came out very easily.
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